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Vulcan

Vulcan ranks #2,097 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 6 places, 11 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #3,444 for cats.
Vulcan's popularity trend

Vulcan's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2021.

0.002%0.004%0.006%2009201220152018202120242025
Dogs in our data
11
across 6 places
Popularity rank
#2,097
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+2,283
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Vulcan mean?
/ˈvʌlkən/

Vulcan is also an everyday word (noun): “A blacksmith; a metalworker”.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Vulcan shows up

Vulcan's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Vulcan

DuncanLycanTuscanPecan